Victor Montagliani has informed Concacaf employees that he plans to seek another term as the organisation’s president next year, effectively excluding the possibility of challenging Gianni Infantino for Fifa’s leadership. The Canadian executive is believed to have communicated his decision to most of Concacaf’s 41 member associations across North America, Central America and the Caribbean. […]
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In 1990, United States men’s national team coach Bob Gansler made a pivotal and disputed decision. He omitted three decorated veterans and took a youthful, largely unproven squad to the World Cup in Italy, the country’s first appearance at the tournament in four decades. Gansler later explained: “I wasn’t focused solely on 1990; I was […]
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Before 1878, referees often waved a white handkerchief to attract the attention of players. The method was far from effective, particularly because offenders had to notice the raised cloth after a heavy challenge. That changed when Joseph Hudson, a Birmingham toolmaker and founder of Acme Whistles, brought one of his distinctive products to an FA […]
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To anyone watching, Cavan Sullivan’s performance on Saturday looked like something straight out of a fantasy. In many ways, that was exactly what it was. “I was stunned and thrilled,” the 17-year-old said after discovering he would start for the United States men’s national team against Mexico, a match his side eventually won 3-0. “I […]
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When the United States last faced Mexico at this venue, Jimmy Conrad and Landon Donovan scored in one of the Americans’ many 2-0 victories. Eight members of Saturday’s US squad had not even been born at the time of that match. This youthful American side surpassed that earlier result, quieting a large pro-Mexico crowd with […]
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The first sign that a billionaire may be forced to answer for their actions is usually an emphatic denial. Next comes disbelief that such an ordinary problem could possibly affect someone of immense wealth, influence and social standing. The third step is a restrained expression of regret that stops short of accepting responsibility, typically lamenting […]
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Only a few years ago, claims that the wider US soccer community was overlooking youth development were often dismissed or ignored. During a May 2022 conference call introducing a collective bargaining agreement that largely resolved the dispute over equal compensation, players were asked how they planned to reconnect with grassroots organizers. Some of those organizers, […]
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Naomi Girma and Sam Coffey are back in the United States women’s national team after the two Women’s Super League standouts were included in Emma Hayes’ squad for October friendlies with reigning world champions Spain. Ashley Sanchez, the NWSL’s leading scorer, has also been recalled following an outstanding season with the North Carolina Courage. Sanchez […]
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Supporters watching the United States defeat Peru 4-1 in Orlando on Saturday barely had to wait for a memorable scene. It arrived in the fourth minute, shortly after 19-year-old Orlando City forward Justin Ellis headed in the opening goal. Making his senior international debut, Ellis raced toward the nearby corner before turning to face the […]
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In their opening game of the 2030 World Cup cycle, the US men’s national team earned an emphatic 4-1 victory over Peru at Orlando’s Inter&Co Stadium on Saturday. First-time internationals Justin Ellis, Zavier Gozo and Justin Hall all scored, while 16-year-old Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan became the youngest player to represent the US in […]
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